SLVRXRT Member 28 Member For: 19y 4m 27d Gender: Male Posted 06/07/08 11:23 PM Share Posted 06/07/08 11:23 PM Im looking at buying some 18’s off a BFII for my BA. Will it look ok.Does anyone know of the ride height will change by much? Will I need to get it lowered ? Will it look like a monster truck ?Do the BFII have different springs in them than the BA to compensate for the move from 17’s to 18’s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 7d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 07/07/08 12:07 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 12:07 AM It may look a little bit high mate - not much - these things look good slightly lowered anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 07/07/08 02:26 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 02:26 AM Um pretty sure it wont change the ride height at all by changing to 18 inch wheels. As long as the tyre profile is smaller. For example 17's would have a 45 profile and the 18's will have a 40 profile. If your car isn't already lowered then I would suggest to do this regardless, will make your wheels look bigger and car handle better.Benny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercuryturbo Oh look.... a real car, with no hair dryer Donating Members 1,724 Member For: 18y 5m 4d Gender: Male Location: Fear and Loathing in Callala Bay Posted 07/07/08 07:41 AM Share Posted 07/07/08 07:41 AM I put a set 18's on my BA recently.My new tyres were about 20mm taller than my shagged 17's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdbidsbear Member 5 Member For: 17y 19d Posted 07/07/08 02:10 PM Share Posted 07/07/08 02:10 PM The Standard fitment 17" Tyres are 235/45R17 which are 643.3mm Diameter, while the Optional 18" Tyres are 245/40R18 which are 653.2mm. While this gives you an actual diameter difference of 10mm, this will only increase your car height by 5mm overall. Go for it.RegardsCraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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